How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Casman Alternative Academy | Manistee Middle High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Manistee, MI | Manistee, MI |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 65 | 685 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.4:1 | 20.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.5% | 27.6% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Casman Alternative Academy | Manistee Middle High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,365 | $14,776 |
| District | Casman Alternative Academy | Manistee Area Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Casman Alternative Academy | Manistee Middle High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.0% | 85.4% |
| African American | 7.7% | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% | 4.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 3.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 3.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Casman Alternative Academy | Manistee Middle High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 10 |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 771:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 79.4% | 44.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.